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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As an engineer, I have a hard time imagining STEM fields embracing a whole generation of self-taught individuals who decided to skip school because it wasn't worth $$ to them.  I'll agree that I learned mostly theory in school and everything practical afterwards, but employers want to see that I could get into the top-ranked school, pass the courses required to get the degree, maintain a decent GPA, etc.  So for all those budding entrepreneurs who can fall back on their parents' wealth, this may very well be an option, but for the future doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc this doesn't seem practical.[/quote]

Professional schools are different.  If my child wished to be a doctor, college and med school it is.

But in the software development field, I understand that in the entering ranks, it is "what have you programmed already?" that is the biggest draw of the resume, no?  So, you can get your degree, or not, but you have to be self-taught if you wish to get a head start.  As more and more applicants become self-taught and come in with apps under the belts, the degree may become worthless.

Things may be changing even from when you graduated.  [/quote]

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